Dan Ruby
| Dan Ruby | ||
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| North Dakota House of Representatives District 38 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2000 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 1, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 13 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $152/day | |
| Per diem | Up to $1,351/month for lodging | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Burlington High School | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 1, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Minot, ND | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Ruby earned a diploma from Burlington High School. He works for Circle Sanitation Inc. and Noonan Landfill LLC.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ruby served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Industry, Business and Labor | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ruby served on the following committees:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Industry, Business and Labor | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ruby served on the following committee:
| North Dakota Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Industry, Business and Labor | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Elections
2012
Ruby ran in the 2012 election for North Dakota Senate District 38. Ruby and fellow incumbent Larry Bellew ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12. They defeated Robert E. Kibler and Mike Rose in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 38 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dan Ruby Incumbent |
35.3% | 3,947 | |
| Republican | Larry Bellew Incumbent |
32.3% | 3,613 | |
| Democratic | Mike Rose | 18% | 2,009 | |
| Democratic | Robert E. Kibler | 14.4% | 1,605 | |
| Total Votes | 11,174 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ruby won election by finishing 1st out of 4 candidates for District 38 of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[3]
| North Dakota House of Representatives, District 38 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dan Ruby (R)
|
3,083 | |||
| Larry Bellew (R)
|
2,903 | |||
| Marilyn K Carlson (D-NPL) | 2,298 | |||
| Kurt D Smith (D-NPL) | 2,163 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Ruby is available dating back to 2000. Based on available campaign finance records, Ruby raised a total of $16,500 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 29, 2013.[4]
| Dan Ruby's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | North Dakota State House, District 38 |  |
$8,200 | |
| 2010 | North Dakota State House, District 38 |  |
$0 | |
| 2008 | North Dakota State House, District 38 | |
$4,650 | |
| 2006 | North Dakota State House, District 38 | |
$0 | |
| 2004 | North Dakota State House, District 38 | |
$2,350 | |
| 2000 | North Dakota State House, District 38 | |
$1,300 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $16,500 | |||
Ruby won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2012. During that election cycle, Ruby raised a total of $8,200.
| North Dakota State House 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Ruby's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Minot Area Republican Council | $1,500 | |||
| Professional Insurance Agents of North Dakota | $1,000 | |||
| North Dakota Personhood | $1,000 | |||
| Lignite Energy Council | $1,000 | |||
| North Dakota Petroleum Council | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $8,200 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ruby was not up for election to the North Dakota State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Ruby raised a total of $0.
| North Dakota State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Ruby's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| N/A | $0 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $0 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ruby won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Ruby raised a total of $4,650.
| North Dakota State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Ruby's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Minot Area Republican Women | $900 | |||
| North Dakota Petroleum Council | $500 | |||
| Wal-Mart | $500 | |||
| Lignite Energy Council | $500 | |||
| North Dakota Association of Realtors | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $4,650 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ruby was not up for election to the North Dakota State House in 2006. During that election cycle, Ruby raised a total of $0.
| North Dakota State House 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Ruby's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| N/A | $0 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $0 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ruby won re-election to the North Dakota State House in 2004. During that election cycle, Ruby raised a total of $2,350.
| North Dakota State House 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Ruby's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Minot Area Republican Party | $775 | |||
| House Republican Caucus of North Dakota | $500 | |||
| North Dakota Lignite Council | $500 | |||
| Minot Area Republican Women | $350 | |||
| North Dakota Association of Telephone Cooperatives | $225 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $2,350 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Ruby won election to the North Dakota State House in 2000. During that election cycle, Ruby raised a total of $1,300.
| North Dakota State House 2000 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Dan Ruby's campaign in 2000 | ||||
| House Republican Caucus of North Dakota | $500 | |||
| Minot Area Republican Women | $400 | |||
| District 38 North Dakota Republican Party | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2000 | $1,300 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Ruby and his wife, Lori, have ten children and four grandchildren. They currently reside in Minot, North Dakota.
External links
- North Dakota House of Representatives - Rep. Dan Ruby
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000
- Rep. Ruby State Surge sponsored bills
- Rep. Ruby's LinkedIn
- Rep. Ruby's Facebook page
References
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Succeeded by NA |
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